Gamers set pace at Rosebank Mall in First Heat of MTN SHIFT Gaming Experience

The 2025 MTN SHIFT Gaming Experience kicked off in style at Rosebank Mall this June, drawing a crowd of sharp players and eager spectators. Competitors battled it out across multiple titles including EAFC 25™, Beat Saber and Rocket League, with winners earning Rosebank Mall gift cards and a chance to compete at the National Finals at Canal Walk in September.

EAFC:

1st Place: Imraan Williams | 23 years old

2nd Place: Hamza Moosa | 16 years old

3rd Place: Zahir Patel | 21 years old

Beat Saber:

Avian Du Plessis | 24 years old

School Tournament: EAFC:

1^st Place: Obshepeng Makshe | 17 years old | Parkview High School

2^nd Place: Dithefo Ledwaba | Parkview Senior Primary

The MTN SHIFT Gaming Experience continues at The Glen, Johannesburg, from 27 to 29 June. Visit acgl.gg/mtnshift to enter online or sign up in-mall.

Remaining Tournament Dates & Venues:

The Glen – Online Qualifier: 22 Jun | In-Centre Event: 27 – 29 Jun

Table Bay Mall – Online Qualifier: 13 Jul | In-Centre Event: 18 – 20 Jul

Clearwater – Online Qualifier: 3 Aug | In-Centre Event: 8 – 10 Aug

Capegate – Online Qualifier: 31 Aug | In-Centre Event: 5 – 7 Sep

Canal Walk – Online Qualifier: 7 Sep | In-Centre Event: 17 – 21 Sep